YEARLY HIGH
2.5861 BRL
YEARLY LOW
2.2987 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4476 BRL

2017 AUD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AUD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.5861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 2.2987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2874 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3835 to the December average rate of 2.5233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.5861 was down 10.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8997, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,930 BRL
2016 Average 12,945 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 11,493 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,437.11 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.5388
2.3533
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to BRL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.3977, compared to 2.4976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3977
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.2026 BRL (High: 2.5013 / Low: 2.2987). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0379 BRL (High: 2.3958 / Low: 2.3579).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2026
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0379

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 2.5233) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.4623), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0610 (+2.48%).

2017 Avg (December) 2.5233
2016 Avg (December) 2.4623

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4264 2.3438 2.3835
February 2.3958 2.3579 2.3808
March 2.4101 2.3664 2.3808
April 2.3840 2.3438 2.3688
May 2.5013 2.2987 2.3826
June 2.5436 2.3990 2.4894
July 2.5433 2.4625 2.4982
August 2.5215 2.4693 2.4962
September 2.5332 2.4773 2.4956
October 2.5312 2.4523 2.4847
November 2.5357 2.4442 2.4878
December 2.5861 2.4485 2.5233